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Disney acquires Lucasfilms

A news that shook the galaxy. More powerfull than 10 Death Stars and more devastating than ten Galactic Empires. Right now, Disney became the most powerful movie studio in this galaxy.

Disney bought Lucasfilm for US$ 4.05 billion. The deal, which ran under wraps until now, was formalized on Tuesday, and the first project has already been announced: “Star Wars – Episode VII” in theaters in 2015.

Mickey, Donald and Goofy have the Force. They alread have the command over Pixar and Marvel. From now on, they have the command over Lucasfilms and all the subsidiaries as LucasArts, Industrial Light & Magic and Skywalker Sound, too. May the Force be with them.

Watch Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of The Walt Disney Company Bob Iger and George Lucas, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Lucasfilm, discuss the announcement: